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Matthew
BA Clemson University
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a trained STEM tutor with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. Specializing in physics, math and chemistry, I have a passion for understanding these topics that I hope to pass on to your student.

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BA The University of Texas at Dallas • Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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Florence
BA Duke University
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a rising senior at Duke University. I major in Computer Science and am also getting a minor in Physics. I have had experience tutoring/teaching as a teaching assistant for three classes: Intro to Databases, Electricity and Magnetism (for engineers), and Computer Network Architecture. I have had industry experience in software development as an intern for IBM and a cybersecurity analyst for TIAA. Outside of school/work, I play the piano and train with the Duke Taekwondo Club. I have a strong background in computer science, physics, and math, but I love learning about and helping students with a wide variety of subjects!

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Jordan
BA Rhodes College • Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine The University of Tennessee
1+ Years Tutoring

I am currently in my fourth year of medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Learning science is my passion, but I also enjoy running, trying new food, and reading classic books. I would love to be part of your journey by helping you love mastering the task at hand. No doubt, you will see your best results once you have learned to enjoy the grind of becoming an expert of the material placed before you. Together, we can learn to enjoy the process as well as enjoy the results you will achieve. Whether you are working through upper-level science courses to complete a pre-med degree, taking the MCAT before applying to medical school, or studying for the USMLE Step 1 or 2 exams to get into the residency of your dreams, I can help you achieve your goal. With whatever content we are mastering together, we will work to be as organized and planned as possible. "Those who fail to plan, plan to fail!"

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Jordan
BA Harvey Mudd College • Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
8+ Years Tutoring

I am passionate about biomedical engineering, and am endlessly amazed by intricacies of the world around us. My degrees are in engineering (BS-General Engineering from Harvey Mudd, MS- Mechanical Engineering, and PhD-Bioengineering from Georgia Tech), but I also love art and literature and linguistics. Outside of academics, I am an avid sports fan (and rugby player) and I love to cook, hike with my dog, and travel.

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Beepul
BA Duke University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am rising junior at Duke University studying biomedical engineering and mathematics. Since junior year of high school I have really enjoyed tutoring students. I have been fortunate to tutor students of many ages, ranging from freshman in high school to juniors in college. I am most passionate about mathematics, engineering, and anything STEM essentially. I really believe that the reason students don't like these subjects is because they have had a rough initial experience studying these topics. I believe that with the right guidance and tutoring, everyone can appreciate STEM and understand why it is so crucial in our daily lives. In my free time, I love to run, play basketball, and watch movies.

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Ryan
BA University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a senior in college at UNC - Chapel Hill and love helping others. I am a firm believer in helping others help themselves. I am a strong and passionate leader and look forward to working with students in the areas that they need help in in a comfortable way to ensure that they are confident in their academics.

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Rayhan
BA Duke University
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a 7-12 certified middle school History teacher. I also am on the premedical track. I have a major in History and minors in Biology/Chemistry from Duke University.

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Danielle
BA University
6+ Years Tutoring

I am confident in my ability to work well with students and their parents. I provide tools, resources and a mindset necessary to improve your child's academic performance and meet their desired goals.

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Catrina
BA North Carolina State University at Raleigh
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm passionate about STEM education intertwined with the liberal arts. I double-majored in Chemical Engineering & French Language and Literature at NC State University so I value a holistic, well-rounded education. Thus, I am comfortable tutoring in many subjects, including Science,French, Math, English and standardized testing such as the ACT, SAT, and AP exams. I have significant experience as both a one-on-one middle & high school tutor during college and teaching high school students after college. When tutoring a student, I am extremely patient. I understand that struggling with a subject can be frustrating and many people prefer to avoid the work all together. I have learned that relating difficult topics to something the student enjoys is an effective learning tool. I combine this technique with hands-on examples. In my experience, practice does make perfect! My pedagogical style is process-based and goal-oriented. I like students to set a goal (or several), collaborate with me on a process to achieve it, and then put the plan into action with individualized methodology and assessment. I look forward to working with you and helping you understand, solve, and achieve!

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David
BA Elon University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics. I primarily tutor physics and math subjects. I especially love tutoring physics because it is an opportunity to make sense of the physical world surrounding us through mathematical relationships. Many students have difficulty with physics at first because it introduces new methods of thinking, so I love trying to help students reach that "click" moment where everything comes together. The actual calculations of physics problems may be daunting, but I aim to strengthen fundamental concepts during my tutoring sessions so that students feel confident to tackle difficult problems on AP and other standardized tests. Outside of my academic pursuits, I love music production, sound design, and song writing.

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Corey
BA Duke University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Duke University with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and Economics. I started tutoring in high school, working with Spanish-speaking ESL students in their native language as volunteer service. Due to my exceptional academic performance, family friends and members of my local church would often ask me to tutor their children, a request I would grant as much as my schedule allowed. My professional experience with tutoring only began in college, when I was hired as a teaching assistant for the Duke TIP summer program. After graduation, I worked for an international test prep company for two years. In addition to teaching classes on the SAT, ACT, and SAT II Subject Tests, I also provided private tutoring services in high school-level math, statistics, and physics.

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Artem
Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering North Carolina State University at Raleigh
9+ Years Tutoring

I am an undergraduate engineering student at North Carolina University, I plan on double majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I love math; the logic and problem solving involved in the subject makes this my favorite subject to tutor. Similarly, I also enjoy physics because this subject is like a puzzle, and I enjoy breaking a problem down into its components. I tutor math up to Calculus 3 and Physics from High School Physics 1 and AP Physics to College level physics.

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Jeffrey
BA University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a second-year college student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have previous tutoring experience and I have learned numerous skills and techniques that will help you grow as a student. Outside of school and studying, I enjoy playing sports, such as soccer, tennis, and basketball.

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Jordan
MS Duke University • BA Yale University
1+ Years Tutoring

Hello! I'm Jordan Davidson, a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, with a Bachelor's in Applied Physics and Humanities from Yale University. With over 5 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in subjects like English, college essay writing, creative writing, and physics. My approach to tutoring centers on each student's unique interests, transforming academic concepts into engaging projects that ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning. I've successfully guided students to improve their understanding and performance (often doubling test scores!), and I'm dedicated to creating a supportive environment where they can thrive. I believe that every student has a distinct academic entry point, and I'm passionate about helping them discover and cultivate their passions. Let's embark on this learning journey together!

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Waleed
MS Virginia Commonwealth University • BA Virginia Commonwealth University
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm a graduate of the School of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University (2015). I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the VCU School of Business. I've been a mentor for the past four years and am very active in my method of tutoring. I have helped several students with official tests and homework assignments.

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Timothy
MD Drexel University College of Medicine • BA University of California Los Angeles
1+ Years Tutoring

I am one of many Varsity Tutors. I attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA where I graduated with a 4.3 GPA taking multiple AP and honors courses (AP Bio, Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations throughout high school.

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Anthony
BA Yale University • Doctor of Philosophy, Economics Yale University
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm currently a PhD student in economics at Yale University. I also have a BS in physics and math from Yale. Other subjects I enjoy are history, geography, and philosophy, and I dabble in photography and baking. I enjoy helping people understand tricky concepts and solve challenging problems, academic and otherwise.

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Srini
Current Undergrad Student, Molecular Biophysics Brown University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a student at Brown University seeking a degree in molecular biophysics. I love studying physics and its many applications in the realms of the life sciences. I have a strange penchant for ultimate frisbee and anything that involves golf (mini golf, frisbee golf, actual golf, etc.). One can often find me at Clark Park or Walnut Greens trying to shoot for par or die trying.

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Kate
MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology • BA Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1+ Years Tutoring

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to meeting and working with you!

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Steve
MS Washington University in St. Louis • BA Saint Louis University-Main Campus
1+ Years Tutoring

I am passionate about both. I have been a teaching assistant, tutor, researcher, guest lecturer, researcher, and am currently a practicing engineer.

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Rachel
BA Washington University in St. Louis
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis studying business. I am majoring in Economics and Strategy and Organization and Strategic Management with a minor in Psychology. I have tutored students in all grade levels. Most recently, I have volunteered at the Biome School in St. Louis tutoring elementary school students. My subject strong suits are ACT and SAT test prep and math. In my free time, I like to ski, play board games and watch sports.

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Aadith
BA Rice University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm an undergraduate at Rice University, majoring in Physics and Biochemistry, with a strong passion for research, classical music, and good teaching. I've loved math and science from a young age and am eager to share my knowledge with other students. I believe that everyone deserves to enjoy learning about our world and that everyone has their own preferred way to learn. That's why I hope to offer personalized tutoring that helps you learn not just the material but also how to better teach yourself.

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Ava
BA Washington University in St. Louis
3+ Years Tutoring

I am current master's student pursuing an advanced degree in environmental engineering. I have about 3 years of experience tutoring a standard math and science curricula to students ranging in age from 7-17. I attended college at Washington University in St. Louis receiving a degree in mechanical engineering and energy engineering in 2020. During my time there, I worked as a teaching assistant for several different engineering courses, tutoring students outside of class in the calculus and physics related topics. As someone that benefitted greatly from tutors and teaching assistants, I really love being able to help students that are struggling in certain areas. I am able to help with standardized tests, focusing on math and science sections, AP Calculus and AP Physics exams, and high school math.

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Jonathan
BA Yale University
8+ Years Tutoring

I'm a senior undergraduate at Yale University studying biomedical engineering and will be starting my Ph.D next year. I was born and raised in Philadelphia and have travelled to a few other countries through study abroad programs and international conferences. I've been to China several times and love to practice my Chinese with others!

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Justin
BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics University of Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.

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Andrea
BA Cornell University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am also adept in tutoring english grammar, language, and literature. There are few things I enjoy more than a true challenge, whether it be physical or mental. I aspire to be a great inventor and hope that my ideas and creations may simplify life as we know it and bring health, comfort, and joy to the masses. My favorite book is "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett and I recommend that everyone read promptly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AP Physics covers mechanics, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics—a broad range of concepts that build on each other. Personalized tutoring helps you identify which topics are giving you trouble and breaks them down into manageable pieces. Many students find that working through problem sets with expert guidance makes abstract concepts like circular motion or electromagnetic induction click much faster than studying alone.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with a tutor, but most students see meaningful gains when they address their specific weak areas rather than studying everything equally. The national average AP Physics score is around 2.5 out of 5, so if you're scoring below a 3, targeted tutoring often helps students reach 3-4 range within a few months. The key is identifying whether your struggles are conceptual (needing deeper understanding) or strategic (timing issues on the exam).

The biggest hurdle for most students is translating word problems into physics equations—it requires both reading comprehension and conceptual understanding. Many also struggle with free-response questions, which require showing your work and reasoning, not just getting the right answer. Time management during the exam is another major pain point; students often rush through calculations and make careless errors. Personalized tutoring addresses each of these challenges through targeted practice and test-taking strategies.

Practice tests are essential for AP Physics because they help you get comfortable with the exam format, timing, and question types you'll face on test day. Rather than taking full practice tests early on, many tutors recommend focusing on individual sections or topics first to build confidence. Once you've strengthened your weak areas, full-length timed practice tests become valuable tools for identifying remaining gaps and building stamina—ideally taking 2-3 in the weeks leading up to the exam.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or uncertain about concepts, so building a strong foundation through consistent tutoring naturally boosts confidence. Expert tutors also teach specific test-taking strategies like reading questions carefully, eliminating wrong answers, and managing your time so you're not rushing at the end. Practicing under timed conditions with a tutor helps you get comfortable with the pressure, and reviewing past mistakes shows you're making real progress.

Mechanics (kinematics, forces, energy, momentum) typically comes first in the course and forms the foundation for understanding electricity and magnetism. Most tutors recommend mastering mechanics thoroughly before moving on, since the problem-solving skills you develop—setting up equations, analyzing forces, using energy conservation—apply directly to electrical circuits and fields. However, if you're already partway through the course, a tutor can assess your specific gaps and prioritize whichever topic will have the biggest impact on your score.

Your first session is typically a diagnostic—a tutor will assess your current understanding of key concepts, review your recent exams or problem sets, and identify which topics need the most work. This helps create a personalized study plan tailored to your goals and timeline. You'll also discuss your learning style and what strategies have worked for you in the past, so the tutoring approach fits your needs.

Look for tutors with strong physics backgrounds—ideally someone who has taught AP Physics, scored well on the AP exam themselves, or has a degree in physics or engineering. Beyond credentials, the best tutors can explain complex concepts in simple terms and adapt their teaching style to how you learn best. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Charlotte who have proven experience helping students master AP Physics and improve their scores.

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